Catholic-Link.org https://catholic-link.org/author/catholic-link/ Catholic Resources for the New Evangelization Tue, 06 Feb 2024 17:42:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://catholic-link.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/cropped-Catholic-Link_Logo-no-text-32x32.png Catholic-Link.org https://catholic-link.org/author/catholic-link/ 32 32 What Are My Options For Christmas Mass? Mass Strategy! https://catholic-link.org/christmas-mass-strategy/ https://catholic-link.org/christmas-mass-strategy/#respond Mon, 11 Dec 2023 21:00:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=805803 With Christmas on a Monday this year, you’ll need to get creative about when you go to Mass. Here are some options to get you thinking about how to spend this Holy Day! Christmas Mass Strategy Image Created By: Christify Artworks | Project Catholic Catholic LinkCatholic-Link

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/christmas-mass-strategy/feed/ 0 A Poem About Christ’s Real Presence In The Eucharist https://catholic-link.org/believe-poem-eucharist-real-presence/ https://catholic-link.org/believe-poem-eucharist-real-presence/#respond Fri, 22 Jul 2022 04:12:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=49101 What but as bread, This appears to beIs You, Lord, it’s truly TheeIt is You, Lord, I now receiveThis is true, not just because I believe My belief cannot createCan’t sew a seed, give man a mateCan’t fashion out of dustOne who knows You, merciful and just Alone, I am capable of but sinDespite this […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/believe-poem-eucharist-real-presence/feed/ 0 3 Easy Lent Recipes To Help You Fast On Ash Wednesday| The Lenten Cookbook https://catholic-link.org/easy-lent-recipes-catholic-ash-wednesday/ https://catholic-link.org/easy-lent-recipes-catholic-ash-wednesday/#respond Wed, 23 Feb 2022 10:07:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=48038 This Lent move beyond attending fish frys, making tuna fish casserole, and ordering cheese pizza! We have some Lent recipes to help you maintain your energy levels while you fast. Before you head to the kitchen, spend time reflecting on these insightful words about fasting found in The Lenten Cookbook By Scott Hahn And David Geisser . […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/easy-lent-recipes-catholic-ash-wednesday/feed/ 0 The Best Catholic Lent Resources https://catholic-link.org/lent-best-catholic-resources-for-lent-2022/ https://catholic-link.org/lent-best-catholic-resources-for-lent-2022/#respond Sat, 19 Feb 2022 05:24:51 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=48015 This year we’ve had a bit more time to think about Lent, but it still feels like Ash Wednesday is coming too soon! How will you spend these forty days dedicated to prayer, fasting, and almsgiving? We have the Lent resources you need to make this sacrificial season one that bears great fruit in your […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/lent-best-catholic-resources-for-lent-2022/feed/ 0 SEEK: You Can Find Hope Knowing That You’re Never Alone In Your Walk With Christ https://catholic-link.org/seek-christ-catholic-conference/ https://catholic-link.org/seek-christ-catholic-conference/#respond Tue, 25 Jan 2022 03:53:48 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=47723 SEEK andyou willfind. — MATTHEW 7:7 In 2010, as a sophomore at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, I let the typical college experience weaken my faith. God had been stirring my heart to come back to Him. At the invitation of a friend, I attended my first FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students) conference, which spurred […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/seek-christ-catholic-conference/feed/ 0 Three Reasons Why Roe v. Wade Is Doomed https://catholic-link.org/catholic-prolife-roe-v-wade/ https://catholic-link.org/catholic-prolife-roe-v-wade/#respond Fri, 14 Jan 2022 13:00:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=47594 This article is written by guest author Camille Pauley, President of Healing the Culture. Perhaps you’ve heard the adage: “You can fool all the people some of the time and some of the people all the time, but you cannot fool all the people all the time.” That phrase, often attributed to Abraham Lincoln, came […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/catholic-prolife-roe-v-wade/feed/ 0 Two Times Mary Appeared Under The Title “Mother Of God” https://catholic-link.org/apparition-mary-mother-of-god/ https://catholic-link.org/apparition-mary-mother-of-god/#respond Sat, 01 Jan 2022 13:00:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=47426 The Anti-Bolshevik Mother Of God | Poland | 1920 The Miracle on the Vistula (Battle of Warsaw) was the fruit of an ocean of prayers to our Lady. In the face of danger, the Polish bishops called the Poles to unite. “Be selfless in the service of the homeland, because it is only through great […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/apparition-mary-mother-of-god/feed/ 0 Why A Catholic Podcast Will Be Featured In Times Square This New Year’s Eve https://catholic-link.org/catholic-podcast-bible-in-a-year/ https://catholic-link.org/catholic-podcast-bible-in-a-year/#respond Wed, 29 Dec 2021 12:58:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=47431 A billboard promoting The Bible in a Year podcast will surprise the millions of visitors rounding the corner of 7th Ave. & 48th St. in New York City between Dec. 19, 2021-Jan. 9, 2022.  How did this brazen billboard find itself in Times Square? And will it encourage people to make a New Year’s Resolution to read […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/2-books-that-inspired-st-therese-saints-and-the-books-they-loved/feed/ 0 A List Of Sacramentals To Use https://catholic-link.org/a-list-of-sacramentals-to-use/ https://catholic-link.org/a-list-of-sacramentals-to-use/#respond Mon, 27 Sep 2021 15:12:32 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=42147 What are Sacramentals? “Holy Mother Church has, moreover, instituted sacramentals. These are sacred signs which bear a resemblance to the sacraments. They signify effects, particularly of a spiritual nature, which are obtained through the intercession of the Church. By them men are disposed to receive the chief effect of the sacraments, and various occasions in […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/a-list-of-sacramentals-to-use/feed/ 0 Is God Good? | Catholic-Link.org https://catholic-link.org/is-god-good/ https://catholic-link.org/is-god-good/#respond Mon, 13 Sep 2021 14:57:00 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=471 A simple kinetic type animation that responds to the questions, “Is God Good? If He is, Why Does Evil Exist in the World?” Is God Good? “God judged it better to bring good out of evil than to suffer no evil to exist.” Saint Augustine Bible Verses That Answer “Is God Good?” The Lord, the […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/is-god-good/feed/ 0 Pray The Gospels In 30 Days? Here’s How It’s Possible… https://catholic-link.org/pray-the-gospels-in-30-days-heres-how-its-possible/ https://catholic-link.org/pray-the-gospels-in-30-days-heres-how-its-possible/#respond Sun, 11 Jul 2021 04:45:15 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=43608 The Gospels are the first four books of the New Testament: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. These books teach us facts about Jesus’ life and share valuable lessons we can learn from the true stories of Christ’s life here on earth. To really understand the faith, it’s essential that we read and understand the Gospels. It […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/pray-the-gospels-in-30-days-heres-how-its-possible/feed/ 0 St. Anthony – More Than A Patron Saint Of Lost Car Keys https://catholic-link.org/saint-anthony-lost-things/ https://catholic-link.org/saint-anthony-lost-things/#respond Thu, 10 Jun 2021 18:33:20 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=42862 Who is Saint Anthony? Many of us know he is the patron Saint of lost things but often that’s all we know. He is a doctor of the Church, Saint of miracles, and much more! Saint Anthony, is one of the Doctors of the Church, and there are many prayers to St Anthony. Why do […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/saint-anthony-lost-things/feed/ 0 Through The Eyes Of A Child | Fr. Boniface Hicks Quote https://catholic-link.org/through-the-eyes-of-a-child-fr-boniface-hicks-quote/ https://catholic-link.org/through-the-eyes-of-a-child-fr-boniface-hicks-quote/#respond Tue, 01 Jun 2021 14:58:58 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=42494 Through The Eyes Of A Child And The Heart Of St. Joseph More Resources On St. Joseph Drew and Katie Taylor sit down with Father Boniface Hicks, OSB to discuss Fr Boniface’s book Through the Heart of Saint Joseph. A gift to the Catholic Church in the year of St Joseph, it teaches us how […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/through-the-eyes-of-a-child-fr-boniface-hicks-quote/feed/ 0 Letters To Father Jacob | Catholic Movie Review https://catholic-link.org/recommended-movie-letters-to-father-jacob/ https://catholic-link.org/recommended-movie-letters-to-father-jacob/#respond Tue, 16 Feb 2021 18:17:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=13805 The visually-stunning Letters to Father Jacob follows the lives of two very different people, whose paths cross for unknown reasons. Inspired by Klaus Härö’s Letters to Father Jacob, the movie with a contemplative rhythm – one to which, thanks to Hollywood, we are utterly accustomed to – unveils a simple and sincere tale of unexpected […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/recommended-movie-letters-to-father-jacob/feed/ 0 An Examination Of Conscience Illustrated Guide https://catholic-link.org/an-examination-of-conscience-illustrated-guide/ https://catholic-link.org/an-examination-of-conscience-illustrated-guide/#respond Mon, 15 Feb 2021 16:42:12 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=39779 An Illustrated Guide To Make An Examination Of Conscience 1. Open Yourself Up to God’s Presence Practical tip: find a quiet corner in your home or in a chapel. Having a sacred image in front of you is ideal. Light a candle. Take a few moments to breathe and relax. Start by making the sign […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/an-examination-of-conscience-illustrated-guide/feed/ 0 5 Books About Angels Catholics Should Read https://catholic-link.org/catholic-books-angels/ https://catholic-link.org/catholic-books-angels/#respond Fri, 02 Oct 2020 13:32:44 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=37264 Do you believe in angels? The Catholic Church certainly does, but the teachings about these heavenly creatures are often misunderstood. Do yourself a favor and read about all the ways that angels can help you in your spiritual life! “Since God often sends us his inspirations by means of his angels, we ought frequently to […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/catholic-books-angels/feed/ 0 Hallow Plus GIVEAWAY! Enter Here https://catholic-link.org/hallow-plus-giveaway-enter-here/ https://catholic-link.org/hallow-plus-giveaway-enter-here/#respond Fri, 18 Sep 2020 12:54:06 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=37137 You’re going to be hearing a lot about Hallow over the next few weeks. We’ve just launched a partnership with this revolutionary Catholic prayer and meditation app and we’re so excited to share how we’ve been growing spiritually because of it with you. Katie and Drew Taylor recently did a Facebook Live Question and Answer […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/hallow-plus-giveaway-enter-here/feed/ 0 Pope Francis Encourages Families Saying The Best Is Yet To Come https://catholic-link.org/the-best-wine-will-come-to-the-families-pope/ https://catholic-link.org/the-best-wine-will-come-to-the-families-pope/#respond Tue, 01 Sep 2020 11:38:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/the-best-wine-will-come-to-the-families-pope/ “I remember once how my mother was asked which of her five children – we are five brothers – did she love the most. And she said: it is like the fingers on my hand, if I prick one of them, then it is as if the others are pricked also. A mother loves her […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/the-best-wine-will-come-to-the-families-pope/feed/ 0 50 Years Ago A Pope Predicted That Because Of Birth Control These Things Would Happen https://catholic-link.org/paul-vi-prophetic-warnings-birth-control-humanae-vitae/ https://catholic-link.org/paul-vi-prophetic-warnings-birth-control-humanae-vitae/#respond Thu, 02 Jul 2020 14:14:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=30665 In July of 1968, fifty years ago, Pope Paul VI issued his watershed encyclical condemning birth control, Humanae Vitae. Its central premise speaks, authoritatively, the beautiful truth that sexual act reaches its fullness when it fosters conjugal intimacy, is open to procreation, and is lived out in the context of responsible parenthood. The conscious choice […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/paul-vi-prophetic-warnings-birth-control-humanae-vitae/feed/ 0 Plenary Indulgence Offered For Quarantined: Here’s How To Get It https://catholic-link.org/how-to-get-plenary-indulgence-offered-for-quarantined-coronavirus/ https://catholic-link.org/how-to-get-plenary-indulgence-offered-for-quarantined-coronavirus/#respond Fri, 20 Mar 2020 15:50:50 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=35948 “Plenary Indulgence is granted to the faithful affected by Coronavirus, subjected to quarantine for the disposition of the health authority in hospitals or in their own homes if, with a soul detached from any sin, they spiritually unite through the media to the celebration of the Holy Mass, the recitation of the Holy Rosary, the pious practice […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/how-to-get-plenary-indulgence-offered-for-quarantined-coronavirus/feed/ 0 Top 5 Catholic Subscription Clubs https://catholic-link.org/top-5-catholic-subscription-clubs-giveaway/ https://catholic-link.org/top-5-catholic-subscription-clubs-giveaway/#respond Fri, 06 Mar 2020 06:07:19 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=35848 What’s not to love about subscription clubs? New products from your favorite sources tailored to your needs and delivered monthly…sign me up! But, how do you choose the right club for you?  The 5 Best Catholic Subscription Clubs CatholicMonth.ly CatholicMonth.ly is a Digital Devotional Subscription Club that uses modern technology to help today’s Catholics re-connect […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/top-5-catholic-subscription-clubs-giveaway/feed/ 0 Mary Follows Jesus, Not Fashion https://catholic-link.org/mary-follows-jesus-not-fashion/ https://catholic-link.org/mary-follows-jesus-not-fashion/#respond Tue, 24 Dec 2019 14:23:30 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=35390 Famous, powerful women hang out with other famous, powerful people.   Michelle Obama or Ivanka Trump might volunteer at a soup kitchen on Christmas, but usually, they’re speaking to captains of industry, lobbying wealthy donors, or attending cocktail parties with the bold and beautiful.  Famous, powerful, important women associate with their peers. Except one. One famous, […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/mary-follows-jesus-not-fashion/feed/ 0 Catholic Kids & Teens Are Invited To Enter This Unique Contest https://catholic-link.org/catholic-kids-teens-songwriting-contest/ https://catholic-link.org/catholic-kids-teens-songwriting-contest/#respond Wed, 04 Sep 2019 02:21:26 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=34546 Let’s be honest, in today’s world, there aren’t many platforms out there that give Catholic youth a chance to express themselves and share their beliefs. When we found out about this contest being sponsored by MISSIO and the Missionary Childhood Association, one of the Pope’s mission societies, we wanted to help spread the word about […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/catholic-kids-teens-songwriting-contest/feed/ 0 Our BIGGEST Announcement EVER – Changes To Catholic-Link! https://catholic-link.org/our-biggest-announcement-ever-changes-to-catholic-link/ https://catholic-link.org/our-biggest-announcement-ever-changes-to-catholic-link/#respond Fri, 17 May 2019 20:12:18 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=33754   Catholic-Link’s BIG NEWS – Watch Below! You didn’t think we would just tell you without making you watch the video, did you?! 😉   Discover CAST here!   “He said to them, ‘Cast the net on the right side of the boat, and you will find some.’ So they cast it, and now they […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/our-biggest-announcement-ever-changes-to-catholic-link/feed/ 0 Are You Ready To Play This “Uno-style” Card Game With A Catholic Twist? https://catholic-link.org/are-you-ready-to-play-this-uno-style-card-game-with-a-catholic-twist/ https://catholic-link.org/are-you-ready-to-play-this-uno-style-card-game-with-a-catholic-twist/#respond Wed, 24 Apr 2019 00:49:41 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=33622 Most families enjoy playing the classic card game Uno, which is why we were so excited when we stumbled upon this Kickstarter campaign for a Catholic version of this great game! Check out Unus Deus: It looks like this game is going to be a must-have for both families and Catholic educators. It will be […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/are-you-ready-to-play-this-uno-style-card-game-with-a-catholic-twist/feed/ 0 Catholic Gifts For Teens And Tweens Easter Baskets (And Confirmation Gifts Too!) https://catholic-link.org/what-to-put-in-your-tweens-teens-easter-baskets/ https://catholic-link.org/what-to-put-in-your-tweens-teens-easter-baskets/#respond Fri, 12 Apr 2019 17:33:43 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=33559 It’s always so much fun filling a child’s Easter Basket. There are many great Catholic children’s books to choose from, Shining Light Dolls, Catholic coloring books, Saint stickers, and saint games available that help keep the focus of Easter on Jesus. Throw in a handful of jellybeans, a chocolate cross, bubbles, chalk, and you’re good. You can […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/what-to-put-in-your-tweens-teens-easter-baskets/feed/ 0 “Stay Close To Christ” Is A Store With A Mission https://catholic-link.org/stay-close-to-christ-is-a-store-with-a-mission/ https://catholic-link.org/stay-close-to-christ-is-a-store-with-a-mission/#respond Fri, 29 Mar 2019 21:06:24 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=33491 Catholic-Link is excited to share with you about the ministry of Stay Close To Christ. We are partnering with this great Catholic store to provide you a 10% discount AND the chance to benefit the ministry of Catholic-Link with your purchase. Use our code CATHOLICLINK when you check out! John Roselle, founder and owner of Stay Close […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/stay-close-to-christ-is-a-store-with-a-mission/feed/ 0 Outrageous! She Claims The World Is Better Without Blue Haired People https://catholic-link.org/outrageous-she-claims-the-world-is-better-without-blue-haired-people/ https://catholic-link.org/outrageous-she-claims-the-world-is-better-without-blue-haired-people/#respond Wed, 20 Mar 2019 22:29:13 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=33468 What are your thoughts about people with blue hair? Do they deserve to be here? Would the world just be a little more perfect without them? We can’t believe that she said this, but we’re hoping it causes people to think. Blue Hair Thank you, Laura Klassen and Choice42 for bringing this issue to our attention! […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/outrageous-she-claims-the-world-is-better-without-blue-haired-people/feed/ 0 Preparing For Peace: A Catholic Lenten Journal For Women With Anxiety https://catholic-link.org/preparing-for-peace-a-catholic-lenten-journal-for-women-with-anxiety-outstanding-initiative/ https://catholic-link.org/preparing-for-peace-a-catholic-lenten-journal-for-women-with-anxiety-outstanding-initiative/#respond Fri, 01 Mar 2019 00:21:50 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=33385 In the last few years, the Catholic scene has been exploding with new prayer journals. This trend is a good tracking point for the effectiveness of the New Evangelization. The need for these journals shows that more people are yearning to spend time in prayer and to really work out their inner complexities in light […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/preparing-for-peace-a-catholic-lenten-journal-for-women-with-anxiety-outstanding-initiative/feed/ 0 When God Told Me: We Started This Alone, Just You And Me https://catholic-link.org/when-god-told-me-we-started-this-alone-just-you-and-me/ https://catholic-link.org/when-god-told-me-we-started-this-alone-just-you-and-me/#respond Tue, 08 Jan 2019 03:20:36 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=33035 Testimony by “Convercasion” Director Cristian García Just like a child in a wheelchair carried by his father everywhere: with infinite trust, but knowing that without that father I, simply, wouldn’t get any further. I have felt that way since, at some point in my life, God decided to put these dreams in my heart. Everything […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/when-god-told-me-we-started-this-alone-just-you-and-me/feed/ 0 3 Times Pope Paul VI Was Accurate In His Controversial Encyclical Humane Vitae https://catholic-link.org/prophecies-of-paul-vi/ https://catholic-link.org/prophecies-of-paul-vi/#respond Wed, 26 Dec 2018 17:05:33 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=29256 Pope Paul VI wrote a controversial and prophetic encyclical: Humanae Vitae. Let’s take a look a number 17 of the document (written in 1968) which “prophesies” what the consequences would be in society embraced the contraceptive lifestyle. Below you will find an excellent explanation of these points by Bishop Barron. Bishop Barron On Contraception And […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/prophecies-of-paul-vi/feed/ 0 Essential Catholic Event Planning Tips https://catholic-link.org/essential-catholic-event-planning-tips/ https://catholic-link.org/essential-catholic-event-planning-tips/#respond Thu, 08 Nov 2018 18:17:39 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=32667 This post is sponsored by Relatu.org The camera was hanging three stories above the ground in an abandoned prison… and the controls weren’t responding. Time was ticking— we only had the location until sunset. Three frustrated attempts later— no solution. Then it hit me- “Guys, we forgot to start today with a prayer!” A few “oh […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/essential-catholic-event-planning-tips/feed/ 0 This Rapidly Growing Order Of Priests Just Launched An Incredible Digital Library https://catholic-link.org/this-rapidly-growing-order-of-priests-just-launched-an-incredible-digital-library/ https://catholic-link.org/this-rapidly-growing-order-of-priests-just-launched-an-incredible-digital-library/#respond Wed, 07 Nov 2018 03:55:39 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=32648 Fr. Ambrose, Director of the Norbertine Father’s Novices, has witnessed several young men hear and answer the call to a priestly vocation with the Norbertines. Currently, there are thirty-eight seminarians living at St. Michael’s Abbey with two more on the waiting list. A seminary with a waiting list? That’s rare for the times we are […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/this-rapidly-growing-order-of-priests-just-launched-an-incredible-digital-library/feed/ 0 Of Vice And Medicine: A Catholic Perspective On Marijuana Legalization In The United States https://catholic-link.org/of-vice-and-medicine-a-catholic-perspective-on-marijuana-legalization-in-the-united-states/ https://catholic-link.org/of-vice-and-medicine-a-catholic-perspective-on-marijuana-legalization-in-the-united-states/#respond Fri, 28 Sep 2018 15:56:07 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=32237 In the run-up to the 2016 presidential election, Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila of the Archdiocese of Denver published a letter on the website of the Denver Catholic giving advice to the faithful on how their Catholic conscience should influence their vote.  He noted: “If you truly live your Catholic faith, you will not find complete […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/of-vice-and-medicine-a-catholic-perspective-on-marijuana-legalization-in-the-united-states/feed/ 0 This Short Film Showed Me That Even When I feel Abandoned, God Is There https://catholic-link.org/this-short-film-showed-me-that-even-when-i-feel-abandoned-god-is-there/ https://catholic-link.org/this-short-film-showed-me-that-even-when-i-feel-abandoned-god-is-there/#respond Tue, 21 Aug 2018 03:51:33 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=31952 When we go through moments of pain and difficulty, it is easy to blame God or feel abandoned by Him, so in this post, I want to talk about those moments in which pain makes us feel confused. When I was about seven years old, I was playing at home, running, until I fell down […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/this-short-film-showed-me-that-even-when-i-feel-abandoned-god-is-there/feed/ 0 7 Important Tips For Catholics To Remember When Using Social Media https://catholic-link.org/7-important-tips-catholic-online/ https://catholic-link.org/7-important-tips-catholic-online/#respond Wed, 13 Jun 2018 12:54:47 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=31218 The Catholic Christian presence on the internet is so important nowadays. Years ago TV and radio were the massive means of communication, but today it’s clear that they’ve all come together in one: the Internet. Pope Benedict XVI said, “Dear Brothers and Sisters, I ask you to introduce into the culture of this new environment […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/7-important-tips-catholic-online/feed/ 0 How To Argue On Social Media According To Matt Fradd https://catholic-link.org/how-to-argue-on-social-media-according-to-matt-fradd/ https://catholic-link.org/how-to-argue-on-social-media-according-to-matt-fradd/#respond Tue, 29 May 2018 17:40:46 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=30699 We’re so excited that Matt Fradd is on the Ascension Presents YouTube channel. Matt is a Catholic author, speaker, and podcaster. He also works with Covenant Eyes, an organization that helps others heal from pornography addiction. Drawing from his personal experience on social media, Fradd gives key insights into arguing on social media. Practical, needed wisdom […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/how-to-argue-on-social-media-according-to-matt-fradd/feed/ 0 3 Poems to Reflect on as Ireland Votes on Its Abortion Laws https://catholic-link.org/3-poems-abortion/ https://catholic-link.org/3-poems-abortion/#respond Fri, 25 May 2018 12:15:41 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=31057 As many of us already know, Ireland votes today to decide whether to keep its relatively strict abortion laws- which currently make it very difficult to have an abortion –  to change them in favor of abortion on demand. There are so many well-documented reasons why abortion is wrong, why it does not help women, […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/3-poems-abortion/feed/ 0 Does God Make People Gay? A Priest Responds https://catholic-link.org/does-god-make-people-gay/ https://catholic-link.org/does-god-make-people-gay/#respond Wed, 23 May 2018 18:57:11 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=31031 Does God make people gay? Due to some comments allegedly made by Pope Francis, this question is on many people’s minds. Is our sexual attraction determined even before birth by our Creator or is it something we choose as a result of life’s circumstances? Many theologians and religious leaders are responding. There may be a vast array of opinions […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/does-god-make-people-gay/feed/ 0 Pope Francis’ Powerful Response To A Young Boy’s Question: “Is My Atheist Father In Heaven?” https://catholic-link.org/pope-francis-powerful-response-to-a-young-boys-question-is-my-atheist-father-in-heaven/ https://catholic-link.org/pope-francis-powerful-response-to-a-young-boys-question-is-my-atheist-father-in-heaven/#respond Mon, 16 Apr 2018 17:07:55 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=30412 There are really no words to add to this incredibly moving video of the Holy Father responding to the question of a young boy who wanted to know if his father non-believing father is now in heaven. The beauty, the gentleness, the compassion of Pope Francis should be imitated by all Catholics. Is My Dad […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/pope-francis-powerful-response-to-a-young-boys-question-is-my-atheist-father-in-heaven/feed/ 0 The Seven Hearts Of A Priest https://catholic-link.org/seven-hearts-of-a-priest/ https://catholic-link.org/seven-hearts-of-a-priest/#respond Thu, 15 Mar 2018 16:38:06 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=29906 God calls those He wants to be priests. He chooses them from among His people in order to consecrate them, to make them His own. From that moment on, priests no longer belong to themselves, but to God. This is why, over the course of his priesthood, the heart of the priest transforms into the […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/seven-hearts-of-a-priest/feed/ 0 39 Things 18-39 Year-Olds Should Consider Giving Up For Lent https://catholic-link.org/18-39-things-18-39-year-olds-consider-giving-lent-explained-46-seconds18-39-things-18-39-year-olds-should-consider-giving-up-for-lent-explained-in-46-seconds/ https://catholic-link.org/18-39-things-18-39-year-olds-consider-giving-lent-explained-46-seconds18-39-things-18-39-year-olds-should-consider-giving-up-for-lent-explained-in-46-seconds/#respond Tue, 13 Feb 2018 14:58:40 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=29427 Pete Burak, director of i.d.916 gives a quick rundown of some creative ideas for young adults to think about giving up this Lent. The suggestions to give up eye-rolling, extra guac, and not finishing a book spoke directly to my heart! Which ideas will inspire you? 18-39 THINGS YOUNG ADULTS SHOULD GIVE UP FOR LENT Still […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/18-39-things-18-39-year-olds-consider-giving-lent-explained-46-seconds18-39-things-18-39-year-olds-should-consider-giving-up-for-lent-explained-in-46-seconds/feed/ 0 Kylie Jenner’s Record Breaking Baby Reveal Reveals More Than Just The Baby’s Name https://catholic-link.org/kylie-jenner-baby-reveal/ https://catholic-link.org/kylie-jenner-baby-reveal/#respond Wed, 07 Feb 2018 20:48:30 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=29340 Kylie Jenner, 20 year-old member of the Kardashian family, posted a picture of her newborn daughter on Instagram and the “picture has been liked over 11 million times in just a few hours – making it one of Instagram’s most popular posts ever.” At the time of writing it has 13.7 million likes. I read […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/kylie-jenner-baby-reveal/feed/ 0 The Business Of Abortion “Blood Money” https://catholic-link.org/documentary-business-abortion-blood-money/ https://catholic-link.org/documentary-business-abortion-blood-money/#respond Wed, 17 Jan 2018 20:21:40 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=28621 “Blood Money” is a documentary that exposes the truth behind the Abortion Industry from the Pro-Life perspective. This film examines the culture of death in America, from the inception of Planned Parenthood and the profitability of abortion clinics to the denial of when life begins, and the devastating effects it has had on the women […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/documentary-business-abortion-blood-money/feed/ 0 44 Of The Best Catholic Books You Should Be Reading This Year https://catholic-link.org/44-best-catholic-books-2017/ https://catholic-link.org/44-best-catholic-books-2017/#respond Mon, 04 Dec 2017 20:23:37 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=27861 It can be difficult to find a book that encourages you, motivates you, and inspires you in your Catholic faith. We’ve compiled a list of our favorite Catholic books that were published in 2017. There’s truly something for everyone on this list. *We’re posting these book recommendations with our Amazon Affiliate link. When you purchase through […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/44-best-catholic-books-2017/feed/ 0 Millennial Priests: The Change That The Church Needed? https://catholic-link.org/millennial-priests-change-needed/ https://catholic-link.org/millennial-priests-change-needed/#respond Mon, 04 Dec 2017 15:21:54 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=26832 A little while ago, TIME magazine published an article about a phenomenon that’s becoming more and more common in the United States: the increasing number of millennial seminarians and priests. Millennials are the generation born between the 80s and mid-90s. They are the ones who became adults with the change of millennium, in an era […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/millennial-priests-change-needed/feed/ 0 7 Truths You Need To Know If You’re Part Of A Parish Choir https://catholic-link.org/7-truths-need-know-youre-part-parish-choir/ https://catholic-link.org/7-truths-need-know-youre-part-parish-choir/#respond Mon, 23 Oct 2017 20:49:20 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=26633 A few years ago, I belonged to a choir, but for different reasons, I had to leave it and commit to other things in the field of evangelization. However, I have continued educating myself and that’s why I would like to share with you some points to reflect on and to bring a better service […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/7-truths-need-know-youre-part-parish-choir/feed/ 0 7 Truths About Exorcism And Exorcists https://catholic-link.org/7-truths-about-exorcism-exorcists/ https://catholic-link.org/7-truths-about-exorcism-exorcists/#respond Tue, 03 Oct 2017 22:46:43 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=26011 Frequently, while watching TV or when we go to the movies, we find that many of the stories told have as a protagonist the devil. There are diverse opinions about it: some believe that these stories are the result of old fashioned ideas from the past, which Hollywood takes advantage of to make money. Others […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/7-truths-about-exorcism-exorcists/feed/ 0 10 Resources For Individuals And Families Dealing With Same-Sex Attraction https://catholic-link.org/resources-same-sex-attraction/ https://catholic-link.org/resources-same-sex-attraction/#respond Tue, 29 Aug 2017 00:07:17 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=23181 “Look at the face of the other.… Discover that he has a soul, a history, and a life, that he is a person, and that God loves this person.” – Benedict XVI One of the most important services we hope to render in our media ministry at Catholic-Link is to connect our readers with resources […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/resources-same-sex-attraction/feed/ 0 A Comprehensive List of Social Media Priests Bishops, Archbishops, and Cardinals to Follow https://catholic-link.org/a-comprehensive-list-of-priests-on-social-media/ https://catholic-link.org/a-comprehensive-list-of-priests-on-social-media/#respond Sun, 20 Aug 2017 02:13:45 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=23098 Though many point out the evil and harm of social media, we all have the choice to use social media for our own personal gratification or to use it as a tool to bring glory to God. We can choose to use social media for good! An easy way to do that is to carefully […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/a-comprehensive-list-of-priests-on-social-media/feed/ 0 Why Legalizing Euthanasia And Assisted Suicide Is A Bad Idea https://catholic-link.org/millennial-euthanasia-assisted-suicide/ https://catholic-link.org/millennial-euthanasia-assisted-suicide/#respond Tue, 15 Aug 2017 20:07:24 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=22847 Brian Holdsworth is a young Catholic, self-described as a “creative professional and struggling thinker” who “makes videos on topics that [he] finds interesting.” He recently made a video on Euthanasia and Assisted suicide, which we share here. As you can imagine, it is generating a lot of discussion. Euthanasia is, understandably, an emotive and sensitive […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/millennial-euthanasia-assisted-suicide/feed/ 0 What Helps When You’re Doubting The Faith? Advice From Our Team https://catholic-link.org/team-share-helps-struggle-doubts/ https://catholic-link.org/team-share-helps-struggle-doubts/#respond Tue, 01 Aug 2017 18:03:55 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=22702 What helps you when you have doubts about your faith? Doubts come to everyone, they are part-and-parcel of the concept of faith, but that does not mean that we are powerless against them. What we do when we experience doubts is very important. Doubts can point us in the direction of questions that we need […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/team-share-helps-struggle-doubts/feed/ 0 7 Characteristics Every Authentic Evangelist Must Have https://catholic-link.org/7-characteristics-authentic-evangelist/ https://catholic-link.org/7-characteristics-authentic-evangelist/#respond Mon, 15 May 2017 21:56:59 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=21145 The painter paints, the writer writes, the dancer dances. Following this logic, we could say that the evangelist evangelizes. But, is this true? Is it really true that the person who evangelizes is an evangelist? In order to take Christ to others, it’s necessary to experience Him first, since no one can give what he […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/7-characteristics-authentic-evangelist/feed/ 0 Focusing the Lens of Your Worldview (Are You Seeing What God Sees?) https://catholic-link.org/focusing-lens-worldview-god-sees/ https://catholic-link.org/focusing-lens-worldview-god-sees/#respond Wed, 03 May 2017 02:02:50 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=20803 Whether one would admit it or not, every person has preconceived notions or opinions on any given situation. These can be brought about through one’s education or just by their life experiences. How one allows those experiences affect how they relate to those around them is important and they must learn to meld this perspective […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/focusing-lens-worldview-god-sees/feed/ 0 9 Catholic Resources To Help You Talk With Your Children About Same-Sex Marriage And Gender Issues https://catholic-link.org/resources-talk-with-your-children-about-same-sex-marriage/ https://catholic-link.org/resources-talk-with-your-children-about-same-sex-marriage/#respond Wed, 22 Mar 2017 10:58:18 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=20039 When Disney’s Beauty and the Beast was released in theaters it broke many records with a $170 million opening, but it was not without controversy. As you have probably heard by now, there is a gay character that has caused some Christians to encourage a boycott of the movie. In this day and age, it is […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/resources-talk-with-your-children-about-same-sex-marriage/feed/ 0 How to Love Your Pastor Even When You Don’t “Like” Him https://catholic-link.org/6-ways-to-support-your-parish-priest-even-if-you-dont-like-him/ https://catholic-link.org/6-ways-to-support-your-parish-priest-even-if-you-dont-like-him/#respond Fri, 03 Mar 2017 02:35:36 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=19556 First of all, before we get started, let’s make some things clear. This is NOT a post about priest-bashing. It is our priests, the lovable ones, the grouchy ones, the aloof ones, the bookish ones, the weak ones, the wounded ones (you get the picture), who bring us the saving sacraments of Holy Mother Church, […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/6-ways-to-support-your-parish-priest-even-if-you-dont-like-him/feed/ 0 How Real (Catholic-Link) People Spend Valentine’s Day https://catholic-link.org/how-real-people-spend-valentines-day/ https://catholic-link.org/how-real-people-spend-valentines-day/#respond Tue, 14 Feb 2017 04:06:56 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=19458 Social media tends to give the false perception that Valentine’s Day is the day of the year in which every person on earth enjoys the most romantic date night ever with the person of his or her dreams. Though it would be nice for that to happen, it is simply not a reality. We wanted […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/how-real-people-spend-valentines-day/feed/ 0 What Does The Catholic Church Teach About Immigration And Border Walls? https://catholic-link.org/church-teach-immigration-border-walls/ https://catholic-link.org/church-teach-immigration-border-walls/#respond Wed, 25 Jan 2017 20:55:47 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=19080 How does the Catholic Church feel about immigration, refugees, and border walls? We have a few resources that will help you grow in your understanding of Catholic Social teaching. What Does the Catholic Church Teach About Immigration and Border Walls? 1. We start with the first principle that all human beings are created in the […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/church-teach-immigration-border-walls/feed/ 0 Is Halloween Catholic? A Guide To Reclaiming The Holiness Of This Celebration https://catholic-link.org/is-halloween-catholic/ https://catholic-link.org/is-halloween-catholic/#respond Sun, 23 Oct 2016 15:42:17 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=3792 This is the time of year when many Catholics ask themselves if it is ok to celebrate Halloween. Today we offer a few insights and resources to help you decide how you will participate in the cultural festivities and also remember to keep All Saints Day holy. The desire for holiness, embedded in the depths […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/is-halloween-catholic/feed/ 0 Mother Teresa, The Saint Of Darkness https://catholic-link.org/the-pope-francis-minute-the-story-of-st-mother-teresa/ https://catholic-link.org/the-pope-francis-minute-the-story-of-st-mother-teresa/#respond Sun, 04 Sep 2016 08:49:39 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=16674 Catholic LinkCatholic-Link

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/the-pope-francis-minute-the-story-of-st-mother-teresa/feed/ 0 Are You In Crisis And Looking For Happiness? 7 No-Fail Tips From St. Teresa Of Jesus https://catholic-link.org/st-teresa-happiness-avila/ https://catholic-link.org/st-teresa-happiness-avila/#respond Mon, 29 Aug 2016 21:09:30 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=16579 Nowadays everyone talks about happiness. If you have the latest model car, you’ll be happy. If you get that apartment at the beach, you’ll be happy. If you get that promotion at work, you’ll be happy. And just like that, many other situations. Do you really think things and success can make you happy? Saint […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/st-teresa-happiness-avila/feed/ 0 8 Contributions Christians Can Make To The World (According to Saint Francis of Assisi) https://catholic-link.org/christians-contributions-world/ https://catholic-link.org/christians-contributions-world/#comments Tue, 19 Jul 2016 01:57:41 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=15740 The main characteristic that distinguishes a Christian from a person of a different religious denomination is true love. This consists in feeling deeply loved by God, and loving Him in return, above all things. From this conception of life derives other characteristics such as forgiveness, hope, faith, truth, etc. Saint Francis of Assisi, in his […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/christians-contributions-world/feed/ 1 The 5 Things Catholics Need to Stop Doing When Talking About Faith https://catholic-link.org/mistakes-catholics-make/ https://catholic-link.org/mistakes-catholics-make/#respond Fri, 15 Jul 2016 15:07:26 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=15674 People are quick to point out the “flaws” of the Catholic Church, and at times it can feel like we always need to defend our faith to a culture that doesn’t fully understand it.  Of course, we will make mistakes, but these practical tips will help you stay focused on what really matters. Although you […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/mistakes-catholics-make/feed/ 0 Pope Francis Explains: How To Pray When You Have No Time! https://catholic-link.org/pope-francis-how-to-pray-when-you-have-no-time/ https://catholic-link.org/pope-francis-how-to-pray-when-you-have-no-time/#respond Mon, 20 Jun 2016 11:40:31 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=15334 How often do we hear the phrase, or even say ourselves: “I should pray more…; I would like to but often I have no time.” It’s true. Our lives are busy. But maybe instead of taking time away from us, prayer is really the remedy to our obsession with the apparent lack of time! As […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/pope-francis-how-to-pray-when-you-have-no-time/feed/ 0 Why Did Lady Gaga Reply To Catholic-Link On Instagram? Our Response https://catholic-link.org/why-did-lady-gaga-write-to-catholic-link-on-instagram-our-response/ https://catholic-link.org/why-did-lady-gaga-write-to-catholic-link-on-instagram-our-response/#comments Tue, 10 May 2016 21:39:30 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=14751 A few hours ago, Lady Gaga published a moving response on her Instagram account to an article that we recently published. The article was entitled: “From Lady Gaga to Steph Curry: 5 Things To Remember When Celebrities Share Their Faith.” We published it because Lady Gaga shared a photo of a priest where she speaks […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/why-did-lady-gaga-write-to-catholic-link-on-instagram-our-response/feed/ 2 5 Awesome Videos That Will Transform Your Life As A Disciple https://catholic-link.org/5-awesome-videos-that-will-transform-your-life-as-a-disciple/ https://catholic-link.org/5-awesome-videos-that-will-transform-your-life-as-a-disciple/#respond Fri, 08 Apr 2016 01:34:57 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=14071 It’s the season of Easter. We’ve made it through Lent and now Christ is Risen (Alleluia!). If you’re anything like me, this time compels me to want to continue to grow in the Christian joy I felt on Easter Sunday. We’re blessed to live in an era when incredible resources for deepening our faith as […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/5-awesome-videos-that-will-transform-your-life-as-a-disciple/feed/ 0 Temptations Can Strengthen You! | St. John Chrysostom Quote https://catholic-link.org/strengthened-by-temptations-st-john-chrysostom/ https://catholic-link.org/strengthened-by-temptations-st-john-chrysostom/#respond Wed, 17 Feb 2016 20:21:28 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/strengthened-by-temptations-st-john-chrysostom/ “Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil.”… For since Jesus did and underwent everything with a view to our instruction he likewise consented to be led there and wrestle against the devil in order that every baptized person who, after baptism, has to endure greater temptations […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/strengthened-by-temptations-st-john-chrysostom/feed/ 0 A Single Twenty-Something Shares Her Most Intimate Concerns About Dating, Relationships, And Chastity https://catholic-link.org/a-single-twenty-something-shares-her-most-intimate-concerns-about-dating-relationships-and-chastity/ https://catholic-link.org/a-single-twenty-something-shares-her-most-intimate-concerns-about-dating-relationships-and-chastity/#comments Sat, 13 Feb 2016 02:18:42 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=13103 A single twenty-something intimately and honestly shares with Catholic-Link her personal thoughts on dating, chastity, and the single life.  We invite you to enter into the heart and mind of a young woman who is patiently waiting for God’s plan to unfold in her life: I want to know that it’s worth it. Of course, […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/a-single-twenty-something-shares-her-most-intimate-concerns-about-dating-relationships-and-chastity/feed/ 2 Jesus May Be Silent, But He Is Always At Work | Benedict XVI Quote https://catholic-link.org/jesus-may-be-silent-but-he-is-always-at-work/ https://catholic-link.org/jesus-may-be-silent-but-he-is-always-at-work/#respond Sat, 06 Feb 2016 05:52:11 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/jesus-may-be-silent-but-he-is-always-at-work/ “Let us not be consumed with haste, as if time dedicated to Christ in silent prayer were time wasted. On the contrary, it is precisely then that the most wonderful fruits of pastoral service come to birth. There is no need to be discouraged on account of the fact that prayer requires effort, or because […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/jesus-may-be-silent-but-he-is-always-at-work/feed/ 0 The Modern Mind According To G.K. Chesterton https://catholic-link.org/the-modern-mind-gk-chesterton/ https://catholic-link.org/the-modern-mind-gk-chesterton/#respond Fri, 05 Feb 2016 21:18:04 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/the-modern-mind-gk-chesterton/ “The modern mind will accept nothing on authority, but will accept anything on no authority. Say that the Bible or the Pope says so and it will be dismissed without further examination. But preface your remark with ‘I think I heard somewhere,’ or, try but fail to remember the name of some professor who might […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/the-modern-mind-gk-chesterton/feed/ 0 Without Suffering No One Wins The Crown | St. Thomas Becket https://catholic-link.org/without-suffering-no-one-wins-the-crown-st/ https://catholic-link.org/without-suffering-no-one-wins-the-crown-st/#respond Fri, 05 Feb 2016 18:41:04 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/without-suffering-no-one-wins-the-crown-st/ “Remember then how our fathers worked out their salvation; remember the sufferings through which the Church has grown, and the storms the ship of Peter has weathered because it has Christ on board. Remember how the crown was attained by those whose sufferings gave new radiance to their faith. The whole company of saints bears […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/without-suffering-no-one-wins-the-crown-st/feed/ 0 It Is Good For Us To Have Trials | Thomas à Kempis https://catholic-link.org/it-is-good-for-us-to-have-trials-thomas-a-kempis/ https://catholic-link.org/it-is-good-for-us-to-have-trials-thomas-a-kempis/#respond Fri, 29 Jan 2016 20:03:20 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/it-is-good-for-us-to-have-trials-thomas-a-kempis/ “It is good for us to have trials and troubles at times, for they often remind us that we are on probation and ought not to hope in any worldly thing. It is good for us sometimes to suffer contradiction, to be misjudged by men even though we do well and mean well. These things […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/it-is-good-for-us-to-have-trials-thomas-a-kempis/feed/ 0 Be Ready To Begin Again | St. Josemaria Escriva Quote https://catholic-link.org/we-must-be-ready-to-begin-again-st-josemaria/ https://catholic-link.org/we-must-be-ready-to-begin-again-st-josemaria/#respond Thu, 31 Dec 2015 16:52:08 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/we-must-be-ready-to-begin-again-st-josemaria/ “Since our first conscious decision really to follow the teaching of Christ, we have no doubt made good progress along the way of faithfulness to his word. And yet isn’t it true that there is still much to be done? Isn’t it true, particularly, that there is still so much pride in us? We need, […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/we-must-be-ready-to-begin-again-st-josemaria/feed/ 0 How Much Do You Know About The New Age? (Quiz) https://catholic-link.org/how-much-do-you-know-about-the-new-age-quiz/ https://catholic-link.org/how-much-do-you-know-about-the-new-age-quiz/#respond Sun, 27 Dec 2015 12:39:47 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=18725 We have designed a quiz that aims to invite our readers to reflect on how an ideology Catholics know is incompatible with our faith has been gradually, insidiously infiltrating our daily lives. Words like “Transcendental Meditation,” “reiki,” “Bach Flowers,” and “cosmic energy,” are concepts that, little by little, have become part of our vocabulary. The […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/how-much-do-you-know-about-the-new-age-quiz/feed/ 0 Where Does Christ Dwell? | St. Gregory Nazianzen Quote https://catholic-link.org/christ-has-made-his-dwelling-among-the-human-race/ https://catholic-link.org/christ-has-made-his-dwelling-among-the-human-race/#respond Fri, 25 Dec 2015 16:38:07 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/christ-has-made-his-dwelling-among-the-human-race/ “Christ is born, glorify him. Christ from heaven, go out to meet him. Christ on earth; exalt him: “Sing to the Lord, all the earth. Let the heavens be glad and the earth rejoice !” (Ps 96:1.11), for him who is of heaven and now of earth. Christ has made his dwelling among the human […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/christ-has-made-his-dwelling-among-the-human-race/feed/ 0 In The Fullness Of Time, The Fullness Of Divinity Appeared | St. Bernard Quote https://catholic-link.org/in-the-fullness-of-time-the-fullness-of-divinity/ https://catholic-link.org/in-the-fullness-of-time-the-fullness-of-divinity/#respond Tue, 22 Dec 2015 15:55:42 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/in-the-fullness-of-time-the-fullness-of-divinity/ “Behold, goodness and kindness has appeared, the humanity of God our Savior” (Tit 3,4 Vg). Thanks be to God, through whose mercy in this our pilgrimage, in this our banishment, in this our state of misery, has also greatly increased our consolation… Before his humanity appeared, his goodness remained hidden too. Of course, it existed […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/in-the-fullness-of-time-the-fullness-of-divinity/feed/ 0 John the Baptist Preaches God From The Womb | St. John Chrysostom https://catholic-link.org/john-the-baptist-preaches-about-god-from-the-womb/ https://catholic-link.org/john-the-baptist-preaches-about-god-from-the-womb/#respond Mon, 21 Dec 2015 15:33:26 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/john-the-baptist-preaches-about-god-from-the-womb/ “O what a novel and wonderful mystery! John has not yet been born but already he gives voice with his bounds; he has not yet appeared but already he manifests signs of his presence; he cannot yet cry and already he is heard through what he does; as yet he has not begun his life […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/john-the-baptist-preaches-about-god-from-the-womb/feed/ 0 How is it possible for me to experience the Birth of Jesus today? (Benedict XVI) https://catholic-link.org/how-is-it-possible-for-me-to-experience-the-birth/ https://catholic-link.org/how-is-it-possible-for-me-to-experience-the-birth/#respond Mon, 14 Dec 2015 19:43:45 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/how-is-it-possible-for-me-to-experience-the-birth/ “Dear Brothers and Sisters, I am glad to welcome you at the General Audience a few days before the celebration of the Lord’s Birth. The greeting on everyone’s lips in these days is “Happy Christmas! Best wishes for the Christmas festivities!”. Let us ensure that in today’s society too the exchange of good wishes does […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/how-is-it-possible-for-me-to-experience-the-birth/feed/ 0 Accepting Suffering | Benedict XVI Quote https://catholic-link.org/accepting-suffering-benedict-xvi/ https://catholic-link.org/accepting-suffering-benedict-xvi/#respond Mon, 16 Nov 2015 19:54:14 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/accepting-suffering-benedict-xvi/ “We can try to limit suffering, to fight against it, but we cannot eliminate it. It is when we attempt to avoid suffering by withdrawing from anything that might involve hurt, when we try to spare ourselves the effort and pain of pursuing truth, love, and goodness, that we drift into a life of emptiness, […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/accepting-suffering-benedict-xvi/feed/ 0 Jesus Is With Us In The Eucharist https://catholic-link.org/jesus-is-with-us-in-the-eucharist/ https://catholic-link.org/jesus-is-with-us-in-the-eucharist/#respond Sun, 15 Nov 2015 16:17:09 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/jesus-is-with-us-in-the-eucharist/ “God was not content with giving us His only Son once for all, willing Him to take flesh in the womb of a Virgin – flesh like ours, so that He might suffer and die for us on the Cross – but He wished Him to remain with us forever, perpetuating His real presence and […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/jesus-is-with-us-in-the-eucharist/feed/ 0 Man Does Not Have Confidence In God | Fr Jacques Philippe Quote https://catholic-link.org/man-does-not-have-confidence-in-god-fr-jacques/ https://catholic-link.org/man-does-not-have-confidence-in-god-fr-jacques/#respond Mon, 09 Nov 2015 14:30:54 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/man-does-not-have-confidence-in-god-fr-jacques/ Our great drama is this: Man does not have confidence in God. Hence he looks in every possible place to extricate himself by his own resources and renders himself terribly unhappy in the process rather than abandon himself into the tender and saving hands of his Father in heaven. Yet, how unjustified this lack of […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/man-does-not-have-confidence-in-god-fr-jacques/feed/ 0 Too Late Did I Love You! (St. Augustine) https://catholic-link.org/too-late-did-i-love-you-st-augustine/ https://catholic-link.org/too-late-did-i-love-you-st-augustine/#respond Thu, 05 Nov 2015 17:25:36 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/too-late-did-i-love-you-st-augustine/ “Too late did I love You! For behold, You were within, and I without, and there did I seek You; I, unlovely, rushed heedlessly among the things of beauty You made. You were with me, but I was not with You. Those things kept me far from You, which, unless they were in You, were […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/too-late-did-i-love-you-st-augustine/feed/ 0 Recommended Movie: Whiplash (2014) https://catholic-link.org/whiplashreview/ https://catholic-link.org/whiplashreview/#respond Sat, 24 Oct 2015 14:41:34 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=11121 Whiplash is an excellent production with a thematic background that, if it is watched with a critical eye, can lead to an interesting debate and reflection, and probably some controversy. The story revolves around a young musician, Andrew, who studies at a prestigious music academy where he aspires to develop his potential. His great talent […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/whiplashreview/feed/ 0 Pope Francis Minute: “The Recipe for a Happy Family” https://catholic-link.org/pope-francis-minute-the-recipe-for-a-happy-family/ https://catholic-link.org/pope-francis-minute-the-recipe-for-a-happy-family/#respond Fri, 23 Oct 2015 01:49:43 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=11114 What can a Pope teach us about family life? Pope Francis took the opportunity to share about the hope provided to all families through Christ Jesus while he was visiting Ecuador this past summer.  Drawing wisdom from the Wedding at Cana in which Jesus preformed his first miracle at the request of His mother,  Pope […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/pope-francis-minute-the-recipe-for-a-happy-family/feed/ 0 “The Secret To A Successful Marriage” | Pope Francis Minute https://catholic-link.org/pope-francis-minute-the-secret-to-having-a-successful-relationship/ https://catholic-link.org/pope-francis-minute-the-secret-to-having-a-successful-relationship/#comments Wed, 02 Sep 2015 17:58:37 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=9959 The “Pope Francis Minute” is Catholic Link’s animated series on the teachings of Pope Francis.   The events portrayed in the series are fictional events based on the wisdom of our Holy Father.   In this episode, Pope Francis is speaking to a young man who has just proposed to the girl that he loves and is […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/pope-francis-minute-the-secret-to-having-a-successful-relationship/feed/ 1 5 Secrets To Establishing A Sibling Bond That Will Last A Lifetime https://catholic-link.org/5-tips-for-helping-siblings-get-along/ https://catholic-link.org/5-tips-for-helping-siblings-get-along/#respond Wed, 19 Aug 2015 17:58:28 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=9687 I’m telling! These are the words that have echoed through my home this summer. Some days, I feel more like a referee than a mom and I wonder if I am doing anything right. But then just when I’m on the brink of buying a slew of new parenting books, I overhear my children encouraging […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/5-tips-for-helping-siblings-get-along/feed/ 0 26 Catholic Books You Should Be Reading https://catholic-link.org/26-catholic-books-you-should-be-reading/ https://catholic-link.org/26-catholic-books-you-should-be-reading/#respond Fri, 31 Jul 2015 18:54:02 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=9259 “Just as the reading of spiritual books has led to the conversion of many sinners, so the reading of bad books is daily leading to the ruin of many young people.” St. Alphonsus Liguori We must immerse ourselves in good Catholic books in order to have spiritual growth.  It is a discipline to set aside time […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/26-catholic-books-you-should-be-reading/feed/ 0 5 Quotes From U.S Clergy On Same Sex Marriage https://catholic-link.org/5-quotes-from-u-s-clergy-same-sex-marriage/ https://catholic-link.org/5-quotes-from-u-s-clergy-same-sex-marriage/#respond Fri, 26 Jun 2015 21:37:35 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=9093 This uplifting video was created by the Archdiocese of St. Louis and reminds of the true joy that comes with the Sacrament of Marriage.   We commend those who made this video for your commitment to what the Catholic Church defines as marriage and thank you for reminding us of the gift of a marriage established in […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/5-quotes-from-u-s-clergy-same-sex-marriage/feed/ 0 15 Typical Excuses People Give For Not Going To Mass…And How To Respond! https://catholic-link.org/15-typical-excuses-for-not-going-to-mass/ https://catholic-link.org/15-typical-excuses-for-not-going-to-mass/#respond Sat, 18 Apr 2015 21:17:53 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=7966 It’s all too easy to find some reason not to go to Mass. All of us probably have at least one good excuse that we could use to try to justify skipping Mass, but the Mass is the greatest gift that God has given to us. Today’s post takes a look at some of the most typical […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/15-typical-excuses-for-not-going-to-mass/feed/ 0 6 Points To Better Understand Pope Francis’ View On Same Sex Marriage https://catholic-link.org/pope-francis-view-on-same-sex-marriage-in-6-points/ https://catholic-link.org/pope-francis-view-on-same-sex-marriage-in-6-points/#respond Fri, 10 Apr 2015 18:48:39 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=7830 We were somewhat taken aback by some of the negative responses garnered by some recent posts on same-sex issues.  Specifically, that so many of our readers could not fathom how Pope Francis could be against same sex so-called “marriage”, or adoption by same-sex couples; this took us by surprise. Although, given that many websites seem to […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/pope-francis-view-on-same-sex-marriage-in-6-points/feed/ 0 5 Reasons Why Same-Sex Marriage Will Harm Children https://catholic-link.org/love-isnt-enough-5-reasons-why-same-sex-marriage-will-harm-children/ https://catholic-link.org/love-isnt-enough-5-reasons-why-same-sex-marriage-will-harm-children/#comments Thu, 09 Apr 2015 20:48:53 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=7816 Proponents of same-sex marriage believe the only thing children really need is love. Based on that supposition, they conclude it’s just as good for children to be raised by loving parents of the same sex, as it is to be raised by loving parents of the opposite sex. Unfortunately, that basic assumption—and all that flows […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/love-isnt-enough-5-reasons-why-same-sex-marriage-will-harm-children/feed/ 2 9 Kinds of “Marriages” that Prove Our Culture Has No Idea How to Define Marriage https://catholic-link.org/9-kinds-of-marriages/ https://catholic-link.org/9-kinds-of-marriages/#respond Mon, 14 Oct 2013 17:23:35 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=3661 Studying some investigations made by the European Parliament dealing with Islam in Europe (“L’Islam nell’Unione Europea: che cosa ci riserva il futuro?”), we found a section that speaks of certain Muslim cultural practices that present significant challenges to the Christian culture of the Old World. Among these, the document confronted polygamy and deals with the […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/9-kinds-of-marriages/feed/ 0 What’s The Church’s True Position On Same Sex Attraction? https://catholic-link.org/whats-the-churchs-true-position-on-homosexuality/ https://catholic-link.org/whats-the-churchs-true-position-on-homosexuality/#respond Thu, 27 Jun 2013 01:17:40 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=3185 In light of pride month, we would like to share this video. Spirit Juice Studios and Fr. Claude Burns (aka Fr. Pontifex) offers us a compelling presentation of the Church’s view and attitude towards people who experience same-sex attraction. “The topic of homosexuality and the issues around same-sex marriage are very charged in our culture right […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/whats-the-churchs-true-position-on-homosexuality/feed/ 0 Why Does The Catholic Church Baptize Infants? https://catholic-link.org/why-does-the-catholic-church-baptize-infants/ https://catholic-link.org/why-does-the-catholic-church-baptize-infants/#respond Mon, 07 Jan 2013 13:35:18 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=2135 This six-minute video that comes as part of the Sacraments 101 Series by Busted Halo excellently presents a basic catechesis on the Sacrament of Baptism. During my transitional diaconate, I had the wonderful opportunity to serve the Filipino Community in Rome at Santa Pudenciana. In this very active parish, it was not unusual that I […]

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